I can play by ear by listening to piano music, but it's difficult for me to play by ear if the song doesn't have a piano in it. Like I can play Apologize by One Republic by ear because it has piano in it.
How can I play by ear listening to a song that doesn't involve piano? For example a Britney Spears song? Can I find a teacher to help me play songs by ear or do I have to teach myself with practice? Would it be easier if I learned chords? Thank you.
1) Record the song (if needed)
2) get the hang of the main tune in it such that it will come out naturally when you play it
3) Improvise on your accompaniment
The more frequent you practice it this way the better it will sound and soon your playing will be standardized…thats when you can start notating what you play